In Ayurvedic texts ample knowledge on the disease is available. In both Charak and Susruta Samhitas there is a mention of five types of heart disease eg. Vatika, Paittika, Kafaj, Tridoshaj and krimij i.e. related to Vata, Pitta, Kafa triple doshas and produces from worms. Mostly Angina has been discussed in Madhava compiled and Susruta endorsed texts. Hridrog Prakarana has a mention of certain types of heart disease. It appears that many kinds of heart related diseases have been included under Vat-induced inflammation and respiratory disease on the ground of similarity of symptoms. Only when acute pain or shool is predominant it is covered under Heart Disease, where inflammation is acute it is covered under Vatika shoth and where uneasiness in respiration is acute, it is covered under Shwas Rog. Mention in Charak’s text on heart disease is quite elaborate.

 Diagnosis

1.   Continuous consumption of very hot and spicy food.

2.   Lack of physical labor, excessive sitting for studies

3.   Hurry in various activities of Life.

 Common Symptoms

Fainting, fever, hiccups, difficult breathing, diabetic tendency, problem due to Kafa, is main symptoms.